Chivas USA completed a light morning practice today before departing for their road match against Western Conference rival Colorado Rapids. The Rojiblancos will arrive in Denver later today ahead of Saturday’s match at Dick’s Sporting Park beginning at 6 p.m. (PT). The match will mark the second of three meetings programmed this season between the clubs.

The morning session kicked off with Strength and Conditioning Coach Osvaldo Scansetti leading the Red-and-White through 15 minutes of agility and flexibility drills at midfield off the ball with the entire team in a circle. Afterwards, the squad continued their warm-ups with two players entering the center of the circle to participate in a game of torito. The drill later included three teammates in the center trying to recover ball possession.

The Rojiblancos continued to work with the ball as they transitioned to dribble through a series of cone work that ran about 10 yards in length. The drill included variations of cutting and explosion exercises incorporating ball possession. The squad was then divided into two groups, with the first one working on finishing drills. Meanwhile, the second group participated in three separate games of soccer tennis.

The morning concluded with a series of team stretches and final preparations for the team’s departure to the Mile-High City as part of Major League Soccer’s Week 13.